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January 3?

People born on January 3 are known for being ambitious, charismatic, and confident. They have a natural flair for leadership and are often drawn to careers in the arts or entertainment. With their quick wit and sharp instincts, January 3 individuals are always up for a challenge and are not afraid to take risks to achieve their goals.

Historical Events

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1521

Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther.

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1777

American General George Washington defeats British General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton.

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1888

The first commercial electric streetlights were used in Roselle, New Jersey.

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1957

The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch, the Hamilton Electric 500.

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2009

The first block of the blockchain for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is created by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Famous Birthdays

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Luigi Pirandello
Born 1867

He was an Italian writer, novelist, and playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934.

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J.R.R. Tolkien
Born 1892

He was a British author, philologist, and university professor best known for his fantasy stories, particularly The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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Victoria Principal
Born 1950

She is an American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the television series Dallas.

#1 Songs on This Date

Hello, Goodbye
The Beatles
1967
Careless Whisper
Wham! featuring George Michael
1985
Thrift Shop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
2013
Fun Trivia

January 3 is the most common birthday in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration.